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Experiences Collection

"Unveiling the Quirks: A Satirical Journey through Experiences" Embark on a whimsical adventure as we delve into the realm of experiences, where satire meets reality

Background imageExperiences Collection: Satire on Phrenology

Satire on Phrenology
Satire on the study of Phrenology - a Free Knowledgey - illustrating the worst elements of human behavious illustrated in different zones of the head (including Obscene Language, criminal activity)

Background imageExperiences Collection: Suggragette Novel Outlawed Charlotte Despard

Suggragette Novel Outlawed Charlotte Despard. Outlawed A Novel on the Woman Suffrage Question, by Mrs. Despard (1844-1939) and Mabel Collins (Mrs. Keningale Cook)

Background imageExperiences Collection: Little Boy with a Kite

Little Boy with a Kite
A young boy experiences the joy of making his kite fly

Background imageExperiences Collection: A Refugee

A Refugee
A portrait painting of an older woman who is a refugee, her facial expression conveys deep sadness and acknowledgement of her experiences. Date: circa 1918

Background imageExperiences Collection: Dr Karlis Osis Latvian Paranormal Researcher

Dr Karlis Osis Latvian Paranormal Researcher
dr, karlis, osis, latvian, paranormal, researcher, research, death, experiences, life, books, bookshelves, science, scientific, history, historical, 10634888

Background imageExperiences Collection: JACOB'S DREAM

JACOB'S DREAM
Jacob dreams of a staircase leading to Heaven, prefiguring what is reported by those who have near-death experiences

Background imageExperiences Collection: The Experiences of an Amateur Photographer in Burma (engraving)

The Experiences of an Amateur Photographer in Burma (engraving)
1055063 The Experiences of an Amateur Photographer in Burma (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExperiences Collection: Experiences of a Traveller in an Indian Country Cart (engraving)

Experiences of a Traveller in an Indian Country Cart (engraving)
1044929 Experiences of a Traveller in an Indian Country Cart (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiences of a Traveller in an Indian Country Cart)

Background imageExperiences Collection: The History of the War as it is told in Asia (litho)

The History of the War as it is told in Asia (litho)
1043730 The History of the War as it is told in Asia (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of the War as it is told in Asia)

Background imageExperiences Collection: Pig-Sticking in India, a Subalterns First Experiences (engraving)

Pig-Sticking in India, a Subalterns First Experiences (engraving)
1045143 Pig-Sticking in India, a Subalterns First Experiences (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pig-Sticking in India)

Background imageExperiences Collection: The Experiences of an Amateur Diver (engraving)

The Experiences of an Amateur Diver (engraving)
1061623 The Experiences of an Amateur Diver (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Experiences of an Amateur Diver)

Background imageExperiences Collection: Taking the Census, Experiences of an Enumerator (engraving)

Taking the Census, Experiences of an Enumerator (engraving)
1603035 Taking the Census, Experiences of an Enumerator (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking the Census, Experiences of an Enumerator)

Background imageExperiences Collection: Experiences on an Ordinary Penny Farthing Cycle

Experiences on an Ordinary Penny Farthing Cycle. 1892

Background imageExperiences Collection: Taking the Census, Experiences of an Enumerator (engraving)

Taking the Census, Experiences of an Enumerator (engraving)
1603036 Taking the Census, Experiences of an Enumerator (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking the Census, Experiences of an Enumerator)

Background imageExperiences Collection: With the United States Army before Santiago, the Woes of the 'Specials'(engraving)

With the United States Army before Santiago, the Woes of the "Specials"(engraving)
1063641 With the United States Army before Santiago, the Woes of the " Specials" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExperiences Collection: The Experiences of a Subaltern, ordered on Active Service while on Leave (engraving)

The Experiences of a Subaltern, ordered on Active Service while on Leave (engraving)
1061709 The Experiences of a Subaltern, ordered on Active Service while on Leave (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Experiences of a Subaltern)

Background imageExperiences Collection: Wards in Chancery (engraving)

Wards in Chancery (engraving)
1060265 Wards in Chancery (engraving) by Morgan, John (1823-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wards in Chancery. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageExperiences Collection: Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving)

Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving)
1045666 Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExperiences Collection: A Young Englishmans First Experiences in India (engraving)

A Young Englishmans First Experiences in India (engraving)
1055373 A Young Englishmans First Experiences in India (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Englishmans First Experiences in India)

Background imageExperiences Collection: Imprisonment for Debt (engraving)

Imprisonment for Debt (engraving)
1055682 Imprisonment for Debt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imprisonment for Debt, the Experiences of a Clergyman in a Country Gaol)

Background imageExperiences Collection: Illustrations selected from Mr H M Stanleys New Book, 'In Darkest Africa'(engraving)

Illustrations selected from Mr H M Stanleys New Book, "In Darkest Africa"(engraving)
1596502 Illustrations selected from Mr H M Stanleys New Book, " In Darkest Africa" (engraving) by English School

Background imageExperiences Collection: The Naval Manoeuvres experiences of a trip to shore in Rough Weather (engraving)

The Naval Manoeuvres experiences of a trip to shore in Rough Weather (engraving)
1038286 The Naval Manoeuvres experiences of a trip to shore in Rough Weather (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExperiences Collection: Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving)

Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving)
1045667 Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExperiences Collection: My First Embarkation (engraving)

My First Embarkation (engraving)
1047312 My First Embarkation (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: My First Embarkation, the Experiences of a Marine Subaltern on joining his Ship)

Background imageExperiences Collection: The Experiences of an Acting Adjutant at the Easter Review (engraving)

The Experiences of an Acting Adjutant at the Easter Review (engraving)
1056162 The Experiences of an Acting Adjutant at the Easter Review (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExperiences Collection: Experiences electriques, Attirer des feuilles d or avec la main (engraving)

Experiences electriques, Attirer des feuilles d or avec la main (engraving)
3644555 Experiences electriques, Attirer des feuilles d or avec la main (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiences electriques)

Background imageExperiences Collection: The Penalty of Perfection, Experiences of a Model Pig (engraving)

The Penalty of Perfection, Experiences of a Model Pig (engraving)
1624713 The Penalty of Perfection, Experiences of a Model Pig (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Penalty of Perfection, Experiences of a Model Pig)

Background imageExperiences Collection: The Great Snowstorm, Interrupted Mail and Telegraph Service at Glasgow (engraving)

The Great Snowstorm, Interrupted Mail and Telegraph Service at Glasgow (engraving)
1628756 The Great Snowstorm, Interrupted Mail and Telegraph Service at Glasgow (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Snowstorm)

Background imageExperiences Collection: Experiences de M Herve sur la mer du Nord (13 septembre 1886)

Experiences de M Herve sur la mer du Nord (13 septembre 1886), On voit a gauche les cables du deviateur
5228433 Experiences de M Herve sur la mer du Nord (13 septembre 1886), On voit a gauche les cables du deviateur, le stabilisateur dont le sillages apercoit jusqu au premier plan

Background imageExperiences Collection: The Experiences of a New MP (engraving)

The Experiences of a New MP (engraving)
1038180 The Experiences of a New MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Experiences of a New MP)

Background imageExperiences Collection: Experiences of some 'New Chums'in Australia (engraving)

Experiences of some "New Chums"in Australia (engraving)
1044904 Experiences of some " New Chums" in Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiences of some " New Chums" in Australia)

Background imageExperiences Collection: Experiences of an Amateur Fireman (engraving)

Experiences of an Amateur Fireman (engraving)
1044775 Experiences of an Amateur Fireman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiences of an Amateur Fireman)

Background imageExperiences Collection: Recruits for the Yeomanry Cavalry, Some Experiences on First Joining (engraving)

Recruits for the Yeomanry Cavalry, Some Experiences on First Joining (engraving)
1062869 Recruits for the Yeomanry Cavalry, Some Experiences on First Joining (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recruits for the Yeomanry Cavalry)

Background imageExperiences Collection: The Annual Field Sketch (engraving)

The Annual Field Sketch (engraving)
1061960 The Annual Field Sketch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Annual Field Sketch)

Background imageExperiences Collection: WAR REPORTERS MOCKED 1880

WAR REPORTERS MOCKED 1880
The War Correspondent, imperturbable amidst shot and shell - if you believe his own account of his adventures ! Date: 1880

Background imageExperiences Collection: Jupp Wiertz German Romanticism Experiences old German city

Jupp Wiertz German Romanticism Experiences old German city
Jupp Wiertz, German Romanticism - Experiences the old German city, paper, offset lithography, total: height: 102 cm; width: 63, 5 cm, signed: recto u. r

Background imageExperiences Collection: Suffragette Constance Lytton Jane Wharton

Suffragette Constance Lytton Jane Wharton. Lady Constance Lytton who disguised herself as Jane Wharton a seamstress, to expose class differences in the treatment of suffragette prisoners

Background imageExperiences Collection: Apparatus used by Ingen-Housz in plant experiments

Apparatus used by Ingen-Housz in plant experiments. Illustration (engraving?) from Jean [Jan] Ingen-Housz, Experiences sur les vegetaux.. Date: 1780

Background imageExperiences Collection: Interior pharmacy different figures prepare medicines Title page

Interior pharmacy different figures prepare medicines Title page
Interior of a pharmacy where different figures prepare medicines Title page for: J. Le Mort, Pharmacia. Improved by reasons and experiences, 1696, pharmacy, pharmaceutics, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam

Background imageExperiences Collection: The Sad Experiences of Big and Little Willie. - WWI

The Sad Experiences of Big and Little Willie. - WWI
A bound copy with gold-leaf edges of The Sad Experiences of Big and Little Willie during the first 6 months of the Great War as portrayed by W. K. Haselden in the Daily Mirror

Background imageExperiences Collection: Vision of Pius XII

Vision of Pius XII
Pope Pius XII experiences a solar vision in the garden of the Vatican, Rome (Italy); it is repeated on the two succeeding days Date: 30 October 1950

Background imageExperiences Collection: THE LOCK STEP, or drilling for the Review

THE LOCK STEP, or drilling for the Review.Coloured etching after Capt Charles Aylmer, 11th Regiment of Foot.Published bys W Fores, London, 4 Aug 1797.Having served in the Army from 1789 to 1799

Background imageExperiences Collection: Cartoon, War stories, WW1

Cartoon, War stories, WW1
Cartoon, War stories. A French sailor tells a group of civilians of his exploits. Date: 1916

Background imageExperiences Collection: A Young Englishmans First Experiences in India, 1889

A Young Englishmans First Experiences in India, 1889
A Young Englishman does his best to fit into colonial life in India. He purchases a solar topee, bathes in the Indian style and is waited upon by Indian servants

Background imageExperiences Collection: Two AFS firefighters exchange experiences, WW2

Two AFS firefighters exchange experiences, WW2
Two AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) firefighters exchange experiences after coming off duty. Date: circa 1941

Background imageExperiences Collection: A Woman At War - WWI

A Woman At War - WWI
A Woman At War - Being experiences of an Army Signaller in France in 1917-1919 - 807, Unit 3, W.A.A.C. L Signals, A.P.O. 3, France. Published in Liverpool by Daily Post Printers, Wood Street. Book

Background imageExperiences Collection: Lola Lecturing

Lola Lecturing
LOLA MONTEZ, who had taken London by storm with her Spanish dancing in 1843, returns in 1859 to tell Londoners of her interesting experiences in Bavaria... Date: 1818 - 1861

Background imageExperiences Collection: Saint Mechtildis

Saint Mechtildis
MECHTILDIS of Helfta, German nun, at age 7 entered convent run by her sister Gertrude at Helfta where she and friend Gertrude the Great enjoyed mystical experiences. Date: 1241 - 1298




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"Unveiling the Quirks: A Satirical Journey through Experiences" Embark on a whimsical adventure as we delve into the realm of experiences, where satire meets reality. From phrenology to suffragettes, this captivating journey will leave you pondering the peculiarities of life. Intriguingly, our first stop takes us to the world of phrenology. Witness how this pseudoscience attempted to decipher personalities based on skull shapes, only to be debunked by time and reason. Oh, what an experience it must have been for those who believed in its dubious claims. Next up is a tale that challenges societal norms – the outlawed novel by Charlotte Despard. Join forces with suffragettes as they fight for women's rights in a world that sought to silence them. Experience their resilience and determination amidst adversity. But wait. Look up high in the sky; there's a little boy with his kite. Feel your heart soar alongside him as he discovers freedom and joy in simple pleasures. Sometimes, it's these innocent experiences that shape us most profoundly. Now let us turn our attention towards empathy and compassion - meet "A Refugee. " Step into their shoes and witness firsthand the trials faced when forced to flee one's homeland. This poignant experience reminds us of our shared humanity. Dr Karlis Osis enters the stage next – a Latvian paranormal researcher who delves into uncharted territories of human perception. Brace yourself for mind-bending encounters with supernatural phenomena that challenge conventional understanding. Prepare for an ethereal encounter as we explore "Jacob's Dream. " Enter a realm where dreams intertwine with reality, blurring boundaries between imagination and truth. What lessons can be gleaned from such mystical experiences? Join Suffragette Constance Lytton Jane Wharton on her arduous journey towards equality – an empowering narrative filled with grit and determination against all odds. These brave women's experiences continue to inspire generations.